People Power Party
Coverage of People Power Party in the Nexus archive.
- Leader of secretive South Korean church arrested in election influence investigation
The leader of South Korea's Shincheonji Church, Lee Man-hee, was arrested over allegations of recruiting followers to join the People Power Party to influence elections. The investigation, part of broader inquiries into ties between religious groups and politicians, follows similar probes into the Unification Church and former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law imposition.
- Leader of secretive South Korean church arrested in election influence investigation
The leader of a secretive South Korean church was arrested in an investigation into alleged illegal recruitment of followers into a conservative political party to influence elections. The inquiry is part of broader probes into ties between religious groups and politicians under the current liberal government.
- Leader of secretive South Korean church arrested in election influence investigation
The leader of a secretive South Korean church was arrested in an investigation into allegations of illegally recruiting followers into the conservative People Power Party to influence elections.
- Leader of secretive South Korean church arrested in election influence investigation
The leader of the Shincheonji Church in South Korea was arrested over allegations of recruiting followers to join the conservative People Power Party to influence elections. The investigation involves ties between religious groups and politicians, including the Unification Church, as part of broader probes under South Korea’s current government.
- Leader of secretive South Korean church arrested in election influence investigation
The leader of a secretive South Korean church, Lee Man-hee, was arrested over allegations of recruiting followers into the conservative People Power Party to influence elections. The Shincheonji Church denies the accusations, and the investigation is part of broader probes into the presidency of former conservative leader Yoon Suk Yeol.
- South Korean ballot controversy sparks a new youth movement
A week after South Korea’s local elections, a public opinion survey on June 10 showed the conservative People Power Party leading with 41.6% support, slightly ahead of the Democratic Party at 40.4%, despite the latter’s wins in key local races. The results have shifted political discourse toward an unexpected youth movement.
- South Koreans vote in local elections seen as a gauge of support after President Lee’s first year
South Koreans are voting in local elections considered a gauge of support for President Lee Jae Myung's government. The Democratic Party is expected to outperform the People Power Party, which remains in disarray following President Yoon Suk Yeol's 2024 martial law controversy. Key races, including the Seoul mayoral contest between DP's Chong Won-o and PPP's Oh Se-hoon, could determine the DP's dominance.
- South Koreans vote in local elections seen as a gauge of support after President Lee's first year
South Koreans voted in local elections viewed as a measure of support for President Lee Jae Myung’s government. The Democratic Party is favored to outperform the People Power Party, which faces internal turmoil following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law incident. Key races include the Seoul mayoral contest between Democratic candidate Chong Won-o and People Power Party incumbent Oh Se-hoon.
- South Korea’s Conservatives Are Running Out of Time
South Korea's conservative People Power Party (PPP) faces an unprecedented crisis following President Yoon's impeachment, with the party losing support from its traditional voter base. The political situation threatens the party's dominance and signals a major shift in South Korean politics.